Western Carolina University sophomore, Harrison Skiver is the Catamount’s first ever paid water boy. As a freshman Skiver (see the slideshow) was looking for many things, including a job, making friends, and finding a way to get involved. All of these problems were solved when Joanne Foster, WCU’s work study coordinator, and an athletic trainer […]
WCU interim athletic director Fred Cantler steps in
November 4, 2011 by
Interim athletic director Fred Cantler promised to focus on keeping the student athletes a top priority when making any decision that would result in changing personal around the department. His first decision was firing football assistant head coach and defensive coordinator Matt Pawlowski last week. Head coach, Dennis Wagner, filled the position with assistant coach, […]
Madden NFL 12 Review
September 9, 2011 by
One of the most popular sports video games of all time released its latest installment last month with new features and looks to impress amongst its audience. Madden NFL 12 hit stores on August 30 and fans across the nation ran to their local retail stores to grab it. If you are still thinking if […]
Jackets sting Catamounts
September 2, 2011 by
Georgia Tech took control from the beginning and cruised past the Western Carolina Catamounts on Thursday night, 63-21. Georgia Tech’s spread option offense was too much for the Catamounts as Tech out gained WCU on the day, 662 yards to 301. Sophomore quarterback, Brandon Pechloff got the start for the Catamounts and produced stellar numbers […]
Football recruiting not affected by WCU budget cuts
March 17, 2011 by
Budget cuts take the forefront of discussion across the campus of Western Carolina. In athletics there have been rumors of less scholarship money awarded, which could potentially cause a problem for in state athletes. At WCU Head Coach Dennis Wagner smothered the rumors saying that there is nothing to fear. “The budget has little to […]
